On August 25, 2024, the first shipment of fresh Malaysian durians arrived by air at Zhengzhou Airport in China. This marked the official beginning of trade sales of Malaysian fresh durians to China. Dole, an international fruit brand with a hundred-year heritage and a leader in the industry, was involved in this shipment. read more

Packaging designs for fruit and vegetable products have been highlighted at the annual Australasian Packaging Innovation & Design Awards (PIDA) with Costa Group, The Packaging Hippie, and Red Gem receiving commendations. read more

Gary Marshall from New Covent Garden Market talks to Chris White about the 350-year history of the London wholesale market. In 2024, the market will celebrate 50 years at its current location next to the River Thames. There has been a recent increase in business as the market shifts its focus to higher quality products and improved services. read more

Key pepper producers from Vietnam, India, and Malaysia, as well as market and technology experts, will be sharing their insights at Rijk Zwaan's sweet pepper seminar on September 3rd. read more

UV-C light, the most energetic rays in the ultraviolet spectrum, is known for its disinfectant effect, especially in the medical field. Its application in agriculture as an alternative to pesticides is still in its early stages. read more

Nowe odmiany o ulepszonych cechach są kluczowym czynnikiem wartości w branży świeżych produktów spożywczych i mogą być narzędziem sprostania wyzwaniom takim jak zmieniający się klimat i bezpieczeństwo żywności.

New varieties with improved characteristics are a crucial driver of value in the fresh produce industry and can be a tool to meet challenges such as a changing climate and food security. read more

In the early potato regions, the tubers were planted on time and developed well. Frost was not a major issue in the early regions this year. The harvesting work also proceeded continuously without weather-related interruptions. By May, local early potatoes were... read more

W ciągu ostatnich lat Holland Agri Foods szybko zwiększył eksport do Azji, mówi koordynatorka wsparcia sprzedaży firmy, Lotte Roskam. "Nasz główny produkt to holenderska cebula, która jest doceniana przez klientów z całego kontynentu," zaznacza. "Klienci mogą również się do nas zwrócić w celu..." read more

"To continue to be a reliable partner for our producers and customers, we must address the challenges of climate change and labor shortages," explains VIP director Martin Pinzger. "It is becoming increasingly difficult to find people willing to work in the read more

Asia Fruit Logistica is prepared to bring together the global fresh produce industry in Asia once again when it comes back to Hong Kong on 4-6 September 2024. read more

Fruit breeder Consorzio Italiano Vivaisti (CIV) has developed two new clones of Gala apples that it claims are exceptional in the early apple market. read more

Greece's Youphoria Fruits is getting ready for a smaller grape harvest this year, as stated by general manager George Kallitsis, partly because of the early beginning of the season. read more

Fieldwork Robotics is promising that its new robot, Fieldworker 1, will be able to harvest raspberries at the same speed and quality as human pickers. read more

The Colombia Avocado Board (CAB) has announced that shipments to the US during the first semester of 2024 have increased by more than three times the total volume shipped compared to the same period last year. read more

The reason for the decline is unfavorable weather conditions with cold and rain. Pear production is expected to decrease by about nine percent to a total of 327,000 tons. The decrease in pear harvest is mainly due to difficult growth conditions during the. read more

The leading Australian citrus and mango exporter, Nutrano Produce Group, is entering the upcoming export season with a renewed sense of confidence in the quality of its citrus products, after experiencing challenges in the industry for two consecutive seasons. read more

Australia Fruits will be exhibiting alongside producers Wandin Valley Farms and VFS Siciliano. The Australian fruit and vegetable exporter represents both brands, exporting stone fruit to Asia for VFS Siciliano from November to March and cherries for Wandin Valley Farms from mid-October. read more

Tasmanian apple growers Scott Bros and Pinnacle Fine Foods have partnered to export their combined volume of Tiger Fuji apples to Taiwan through exporter Hansen Orchards. read more

"After a very successful season in 2023/24, we are expecting an excellent harvest, both in terms of quality and quantity. With an above-average crop yield at Lake Constance, large calibers, and very good internal as well as external quality of the fruits." read more

A large part of the outdoor beds is occupied by various types of lettuce such as iceberg lettuce, Batavia, leaf lettuce, mixed lettuce (oak leaf and lollo), Romaine, mini Romaine, Sugarloaf, endive (smooth and frisée), babyleaf, Easyleaf®, as well as spinach and lamb's lettuce. Additionally, there are beds with... read more